Job Details Missile Architecture - Summer Placement R22493

MBDA S.A.S., Stevenage

Job Details Missile Architecture - Summer Placement R22493

£20000

MBDA S.A.S., Stevenage

  • Full time
  • Temporary
  • Remote working

Posted 3 weeks ago, 17 Sep | Get your application in now before you miss out!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: 2f49603b7f3a40b5ae63eb5b691e6ff9

Full Job Description

  • 10 week Summer placement starting June 2025

  • Fantastic site facilities, including subsidised meals and free car parking

  • A placement that allows you to apply your university learning to real-world engineering projects and technologies

  • Flexible working


  • We respect new perspectives and experiences, and we value our collaborative ways of working. We are committed to growing and supporting diversity in our workforce and ensuring everyone has an equal opportunity to reach their potential. MBDA is proud of our employee-led networks including Gender Equality, Pride, Neurodiversity, Ethnic Diversity, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers and Armed Forces.

    We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process., You'll be able to choose between a variety of online learning platforms such as Percipio, YouLearn, Career Builder and Video Gateway. Each one is tailored to a specific type of learning. Speak to your line manager to find out more.

    We encourage new learning and will provide up to £150 in financial support per year if you wish to participate in further study in your own time. You'll have access to our Learning Gateway, which hosts the formal course catalogue and is where you can select the right training for your role and future development. The catalogue displays which courses are being delivered virtually or are classroom based. If you want to lead a team, you might be interested in our management training, designed for people of all experience levels.

    Currently studying towards a degree in Engineering (incl. Aeronautical/Aerospace, Electrical/Electronic, Systems and Safety) or Physics discipline.

    Missile Architects at MBDA are deployed across all of the company's project teams. They draw upon a range of inputs from around the company to drive a coherent top-level design for our missiles. Missile Architecture Function within MBDA consists of
  • Electrical Architecture

  • Test and Testability Architecture

  • Safety and Reliability

  • Mechanical Architecture


  • During the programme, you will be working on allocated projects or improvement initiative, which could be at any stage of its lifecycle!

    Although you may focus your time on one of the engineering disciplines listed, you will get the opportunity to gain awareness and knowledge on all four areas of Missile Architecture, providing you with a unique breadth in knowledge in a short period.

    Successful candidates will:
  • Gain a breadth of awareness and knowledge across the four domains within Missile Architecture

  • Focussed on one domain, be given tasking which will directly affect delivery or an improvement activity

  • Have the opportunity to spend time with experienced engineers, to support the candidates development


  • MBDA offers incredible development and career opportunities! We believe that any individual with a learning mind-set and belief in what we do can make a difference here!, MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom.